The Academic Support & Enrichment Center's mission is to enrich and enhance the educational experience of all Denison students and to support faculty-student interaction. The Center regularly offers programs and services designed to help students improve their overall academic performance and ultimately assist students in achieving excellence.

The Administrative Services division works hard to provide responsive and quality customer service to the students, faculty and staff of the University—whether sourcing a supplier and securing the best price, delivering the mail, cooking and serving meals, planning a conference or event on campus, selling books or supplies, designing and printing a brochure, reviewing a contract, providing rental information, or arranging for vehicles to provide transportation.

A Denison University education is not just for a living, but for a life. Our purpose is to inspire and educate our students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents and active citizens of a democratic society. Through an emphasis on active learning, we engage students in the liberal arts. Denison graduates are educated to be curious, resourceful, and reflective. They are well prepared for the rapidly changing world of the 21st century.

The Academic Support & Enrichment Center’s goal is to enhance the educational experience of all Denison students and to support faculty-student interaction. The Center regularly offers programs and services designed to help students improve their overall academic performance and ultimately assist students in achieving excellence.

The Office of Alumni Relations makes connections within the Denison family—alumni, parents, friends, students and faculty/staff—all of you are important to us. Our goals are to connect Denisonians with each other and to strengthen your relationship with the College. We accomplish these goals through programs and events involving your classmates, friends and peers. Your connection to Denison does not end upon leaving the Hill. In many ways, it's just beginning.

Each year, tuition covers only about two-thirds of the actual cost of educating a Denison student. The Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition and other income and the actual cost of educating our students. That means the college relies on the generosity of alumni, family and friends to keep the college strong.

As an institution centered on learning, Denison’s commitments to discerning moral agency, autonomous thinking and respect for human dignity are expressed in our guiding documents, the mission statement and Campus Compact. It is the responsibility of all student organizations, groups and teams to encourage an atmosphere of learning, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity and to provide positive influences and constructive development for members and aspiring members.

Learning a foreign language contributes to our education by providing an intimate exercise in cultural and linguistic concepts that open up new vistas. The Department of Modern Languages offers Arabic language courses for the purpose of general education and in support of other college programs, introducing the diverse and dynamic culture, writings, and traditions of Arab society from Africa to Asia.

The Art History & Visual Culture Program at Denison is designed to identify and develop critical awareness, in accordance with the general aim of a liberal education. This program provides students with the opportunity for instruction and practice in the visual arts as preparation for graduate studies and professional pursuits in this field.

Course and laboratory work in astronomy explores the physical and observational background of such topics as the history of astronomy, naked eye observations, the planets and moons, the origin of the solar system, stellar classification, stellar evolution, galactic astronomy, and cosmology, with an emphasis on the quantitative nature of modern astronomy.

The physical education department provides students with the opportunities to gain knowledge and skills to help future generations improve their physical and mental well-being through programs of athletics, physical education, and recreation.

For all student-athletes at DU, participation in intercollegiate sports is an integral part of their overall educational experience. Athletic teams at Denison are consistently competitive on the conference and national levels. The tradition of excellence associated with Denison athletic programs is due, in part, to the winning heritage which has been established over more than a century of intercollegiate competition.

Need a place to unwind? Meet up with friends? Or an informal place to study? The student-run Bandersnatch Coffeehouse, located in Huffman Hall, functions as an alternative social outlet for all of Denison's student body. It offers a range of tasty snacks (including the famous Snagel) and an expansive coffee menu. But if you're not in the mood for something to eat or drink, you're still invited to stop by, sit and study, catch some live music or a poetry reading, or just hang out with friends.

Barclay-Thomsen Field is home to Denison's men's and women's soccer programs. Nestled in a picturesque corner of the Denison campus, Barclay-Thomsen Field is a stadium-style complex with seating for 1,000 spectators and lights for night competitions. The field is 120x78 yards and is a natural grass surface.

Beaver and its twin, Sawyer, were built at a time of unprecedented growth in Denison’s history, under the leadership of President Clark Chamberlin. They were the first two residence halls on what would be known as the Women’s Quad until the mid 1960s.

For all student-athletes at DU, participation in intercollegiate sports is an integral part of their overall educational experience. Athletic teams at Denison are consistently competitive on the conference and national levels. The tradition of excellence associated with Denison athletic programs is due, in part, to the winning heritage which has been established over more than a century of intercollegiate competition.

Big Red Field is the home to the Denison University baseball team. One of the most pristine, well-manicured fields in the Great Lakes Region, the field served as the home of the North Coast Athletic Conference Championship Series in 2007, 2008 and again in 2010.

Students taking Introduction to the Science of Biology, and Animal Behavior frequently meet their labs at the Bio Reserve to conduct field experiments. Other courses, such as Plant Ecology and Entomology, have used the Reserve as a base of operations for the entire semester. Students in Environmental Studies and Geology also utilize the Reserve as a resource to learn about field techniques, land management.

Denison's Department of Biology gives students a broad exposure to and understanding of the natural world, and provides a solid preparation for graduate and professional schools. Our graduates pursue successful careers in education, research, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmaceutical and nutritional fields, forest and park services, and conservation.

The interdisciplinary Black Studies Program is designed to investigate the black experience in Africa, North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, and in other parts of the African diaspora. The program draws on the expertise of faculty members in all four academic divisions of the college: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the fine arts. It is consistent with the liberal arts philosophy of exploring issues fundamental to the development of a broadly educated person and the creation of a humane spirit.

The Denison University Bookstore, located in Slayter Student Union, is your source for DU textbooks, gear, and supplies. Plus, you can search new and used textbooks, find gear, and purchase apparel and gifts online.

A variety of academic and administrative functions, including: the Career Development Center; a faculty lounge; offices for Alumni Affairs, Institutional Advancement, and Organizational Studies; and a host of technology-rich classrooms and seminar spaces.

The Campus Leadership & Involvement Center (CLIC) provides co-curricular learning opportunities that foster personal growth, including critical thinking and values-based decision-making. Above all, we help students to embrace ethical leadership and lifelong learning while promoting a sense of community and a purposeful connection to Denison.

The Office of Career Exploration & Development and The Gilpatrick Center for Student Research & Fellowships empower students to integrate their liberal arts education in achieving a lifetime of personal and professional fulfillment. We provide programs, partnerships and resources that guide career exploration and promote students’ ability to live, work, and lead in a complex world.

The Center for Women and Gender Action strives to affirm the multi-faceted identities of individuals, while also raising awareness of issues including but not limited to gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, national origin, women’s health, reproduction, gendered violence and how these issues intersect.

The chemistry and biochemistry curriculum is designed to teach students how to deal effectively with a world increasingly dominated by the ideas and methods of modern science. Denison students and faculty enjoy a unique environment for active learning throughout the year—small classes, excellent laboratory and library facilities, and top-level instrumentation and computer resources.

Foreign language courses allow entry into the subjectivity of the language on its own cultural and linguistic grounds, allowing for a more profound redefinition of culture. The Department of Modern Languages provides Chinese language courses for the purpose of general education and in support of other college programs.

The major in Cinema is designed for the serious student who is interested in the history, theory, and production of film and video as art forms. Students learn the process of producing creative works of cinema utilizing both film and digital equipment. The goals of the major are to provide students with a working knowledge of the principles of production in connection with an understanding of Cinema as an art form.

As part of the Department of Classics, the major and minor in Classics entails an education in both ancient Greek and Latin, focusing on the literature, history and culture of both ancient Greece and Rome. Whether through the art of poetry, the rhetoric of politics, the logic of philosophy, or the analysis of historiography, the study of Greek and Latin inculcates a lucidity of expression and a predilection for reason, as it inspires creativity, civic awareness, ethical behavior, and critical inquiry.

At Denison, health and well-being represent important aspects of campus life. Students, faculty, and staff have access to the Mitchell Center. Students are eligible to participate in intramural sports as well as the Club Sports program, which includes a variety of competitive, noncompetitive, and recreational and instructional sports activities.

The tradition at Denison of celebrating Commencement outdoors began nearly 50 years ago, giving students, faculty, parents and friends the opportunity to savor the beautiful campus on a spring day in Granville.

The Department of Communication offers more than 40 courses that present considerable breadth and depth in the areas of rhetoric, media studies, and human communication. We provide a range of resources and programs for students including academically rigorous classes, opportunities to work closely with professors on research, creative teaching that often includes service learning, regular research colloquia and guest speakers, a national honorary society, and more.

*E-waste recycling is brought to you through a partnership with Ohio Drop Off. Electronics can only be collected at the Denison Recycling Center Monday-Friday from 6:30am – 3:00pm. Recycling Center located on Pearl St. in Granville, Ohio. If you have questions about the Recycling Center please contact either Barbara Burgess or Jeremy King.

Computer scientists study the inherent complexity of computational problems, and design efficient algorithms to solve them. At Denison, we emphasize the enduring core principles of computer science, and how they can be applied to a vast array of interdisciplinary problems in the natural and social sciences, and the arts.

With a commitment to excellence, the mission of Information Technology Services (ITS) is to support the goals of the college through technology services and innovation in partnership with the broader Denison community.

Denison’s Whisler Center for Student Wellness offers a wide range of service, with physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers who are highly trained, experienced and licensed to provide quality health care to students in order to support a fulfilled and healthy living and learning experience.

The cultural fabric of Denison provides myriad experiences that enable students to not only learn more about each other, but to also learn more about themselves as individuals and as members of a global society. The Center for Cross-Cultural Engagement, comprised of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Office of International Student Services, assumes an active role in helping students find ways to connect.

Our curriculum balances breadth with depth, building academic specialization upon a liberal arts foundation in the arts, the sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. Responsive to new ways of learning, we continue to develop interdisciplinary integration of the many forms of knowledge. While our students pursue specialized learning in their chosen majors, they also develop the framework for an integrated intellectual life, spiritually and morally informed.

Dance at Denison explores the physical and intellectual connections of language, culture, and development through movement. We emphasize embodiment as a means of knowing and responding to each other and our environment.

The plaza was part of a campus beautification program under Mrs. Eugene J. Barney. It was rededicated in 1988 as the Samuel S. and Jeanette Albiez Davis South Plaza after Mr. and Mrs. Davis who established a $1 million work-scholarship program for students. Samuel S. Davis, class of 1926, was a trustee from 1954 until his death in 1984.

The Dean of Students works closely with the Vice President for Student Development and the staff of the division in supporting student success. The Dean is responsible for general oversight of the residential experience through supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residential Education and Housing.

As a teaching museum, Denison Museum engages in and supports learning and inquiry in the liberal arts. Cultural heritage materials, both borrowed and drawn from the University’s permanent collection serve as significant components in the University’s academic curriculum and form the basis of exhibitions and programs.

Denison University’s Division of Student Development promotes our students’ growth and self-awareness as individuals and as co-creators of our living –learning environment. We challenge students to both act and reflect, to respect self and others, and to apply their education and talents for the good of local and global communities. We cultivate collaboration and engagement on campus and beyond in support of Denison’s mission of educating students to live, work and lead in a complex world.

The building now houses the Dance Department which contains two dance studios, both of which are equipped with a five-layer, spring-loaded floor. The department uses the facilities to teach modern dance, ballet and also contemporary jazz.

The East Asian Studies Program is designed to educate students in the languages and cultures of East Asia, primarily China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Students learn about the history and civilization of the whole region, with a focus on either China or Japan. The program is rounded out with a senior research project undertaken by every senior major.

Ebaugh Pond is a frequent site for student and faculty research. Studies there in recent years have involved sedimentation, the spawning patterns of bluegills, and the relationship between the native bluegill and invasive mosquitofish. It’s also a great place to chill under the shade of a tree or warm beside the occasional evening bonfire.

Denison's Department of Economics is ranked among the nation's top economics programs for undergraduates by Change Magazine. The curriculum focuses on helping you to develop an understanding of the institutional, analytic and empirical framework within which economic decision-making occurs.

The advantage of the liberal arts as preparation for teaching is simply this: you will have a good, solid, general background and a well-developed foundation in education. Our Educational Studies major is for students who wish to prepare for a career in education in elementary or secondary schools, or in the broader community.

The Office of Human Resources strives to be a collaborative partner in Denison’s success: where all employees are highly skilled and focused on the mission of the college; where mutual compassion, fairness, accountability, and cooperation define our relationship; and where leadership, responsibility, trust, respect, service, and civility are modeled and encouraged among faculty and staff.

Students at Denison enjoy a curriculum in English that balances the need for broad introductory courses with abundant opportunities to focus on special topics. In our small classes, students find varied but uniformly passionate instruction in American, British, and world literature. And for more than 50 years, Denison students have studied the art and craft of creative writing through the Writing Program’s workshops in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

The Burton D. Morgan Program in Liberal Arts and Entrepreneurship Education is designed to assist students in making connections between their liberal arts education and real world entrepreneurial applications. The program emphasizes critical thinking, imaginative problem-solving, perception in recognizing opportunity and the ability to break out of established paradigms.

Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary inquiry into the relationship between humans and the environment. It draws on work in natural science, life science, social science, humanities and the arts, to help students gain a deeper understanding, both of the environmental problems facing the world and of proactive opportunities for change.

Houses the offices of the Facilities Services team, who are dedicated to providing for the long term care and needs of the campus facilities and grounds as well as planning, operating, maintaining, constructing and renewing the facilities and grounds so that they will be in the highest possible state of repair at all times.

There are approximately 100 members of the Office of Facilities Services team, which is organized into eight different divisions. The office is dedicated to providing for the long term care and needs of the campus facilities and grounds as well as planning, operating, maintaining, constructing and renewing the facilities and grounds so that they will be in the highest possible state of repair at all times.

The Gilpatrick Center for Student Research and Fellowships supports the efforts of Denison students who aspire to excellence in undergraduate and post-graduate scholarship and education. The faculty and staff of the Center commit themselves to helping motivated students imagine, design, and execute integrated plans of scholarship and related activities that will position them for academic and professional achievement, both in and beyond the undergraduate experience.

You might be surprised to learn that Denison’s financial aid packages are more generous than what many public universities can offer. Each year, we make a private four-year college education affordable for hundreds of students and their families.

You might be surprised to learn that Denison’s financial aid packages are more generous than what many public universities can offer. Each year, we make a private four-year college education affordable for hundreds of students and their families.

The Office of Financial Aid is here to help students coordinate the information they need to manage their tuition and financial aid awards, see student loan options, get financial assistance, and more.

The First-Year Program coordinates academic and co-curricular programs and services for first-year students, including academic advising, academic and adjustment counseling, and the summer orientation programs, among others. The office maintains a close and collaborative relationship with the Academic Support & Enrichment Center and faculty advisors of first-year students.

At Denison, health and well-being represent important aspects of campus life. Students, faculty, and staff have access to the Mitchell Center. Students are eligible to participate in intramural sports as well as the Club Sports program, which includes a variety of competitive, noncompetitive, and recreational and instructional sports activities.

Looking for great ways to get involved? There are all kinds of opportunities. For example, check out the Campus Leadership and Involvement Center (CLIC), the Burton D. Morgan Liberal Arts and Entrepreneurship Education program, Department Ensembles, Club Sports & Intramurals—and lots more.

Our department provides a robust and creative program on cultures and literatures of France and the French-speaking world. In addition to the regular curriculum, we offer stimulating cultural activities, continual opportunities to improve linguistic aptitudes, and sustained intellectual challenge through our program in Martinique, as well as unique summer research projects. Our majors develop a superior knowledge of language and cultures. Some graduates continue their education in highly selective graduate programs, while others are successfully engaged in exciting roles around the world.

The Center for Women and Gender Action strives to affirm the multi-faceted identities of individuals, while also raising awareness of issues including but not limited to gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, national origin, women’s health, reproduction, gendered violence and how these issues intersect.

The Geosciences program at Denison provides a comprehensive geoscience undergraduate education through the combination of classroom, laboratory and field experiences. Our small classes promote close faculty-student cooperation and a sense of camaraderie. Students gain a strong sense of real-world geology, earth resources, and land use through frequent field trips.

Many of the Western world’s most important works of literature, philosophy, music, art history, theology, psychology, chemistry, physics, engineering and medicine are written in German. Whether developing the four basic skills of aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, or examining culture, civilization, and literature, the study of German at Denison, within the Department of Modern Languages, provides an exercise in cultural and linguistic concepts that opens new vistas on the world.

Looking for great ways to get involved? There are all kinds of opportunities. For example, check out the Campus Leadership and Involvement Center (CLIC), the Burton D. Morgan Liberal Arts and Entrepreneurship Education program, Department Ensembles, Club Sports & Intramurals—and lots more.

At Denison, research is a powerful tool to learn about the world and yourself. Whether you tackle a project in astronomy or art, physics or philosophy, every student, in every discipline, has the opportunity to explore, encounter, examine, discover, demonstrate, and investigate. As part of our research programs, Denison offers a unique research residency program in Gilpatrick House, which is open to students involved in research as Summer Scholars, Senior Research Scholars, or other intensive research programs.

Residency in Gilpatrick House is open to students involved in research, as Summer Scholars, Senior Research Scholars, or participants in another intensive research program. Gilpatrick House offers a special environment promoting community with classmates who share the enthusiasm of doing individual research across all disciplines. Gilpatrick House offers rooms for 10 coed upper class students in double units.

The Center for Women and Gender Action strives to affirm the multi-faceted identities of individuals, while also raising awareness of issues including but not limited to gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, national origin, women’s health, reproduction, gendered violence and how these issues intersect.

The tradition at Denison of celebrating Commencement outdoors began nearly 50 years ago, giving students, faculty, parents and friends the opportunity to savor the beautiful campus on a spring day in Granville.

Denison University overlooks the town of Granville—a lovely village of about 4,800 people. And just down the road is Columbus, one of the nation’s most vibrant and technologically sophisticated cities.

Within the Department of Classics, the major and minor in Greek focuses on the language and culture of ancient Greece from the Mycenaean world of Olympian gods, kings and heroes, through the cultural and intellectual domination of the democracy of fifth century Athens, to the Hellenistic empire and legacy of Alexander the Great. The study of Greek enables students to read the original works that have defined western literature and philosophy, from the epics of Homer to the dialogues of Plato.

Looking for great ways to get involved? There are all kinds of opportunities. For example, check out the Campus Leadership and Involvement Center (CLIC), the Burton D. Morgan Liberal Arts and Entrepreneurship Education program, Department Ensembles, Club Sports & Intramurals—and lots more.

Denison University strives to be an exemplary steward of our natural world and a leader in sustainability. We take an intentionally multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability that balances environmental, economic and social responsibility. We believe that our approach to sustainability will support the well being of the college and the global community beyond. Our commitment to sustainability runs deep. Academic research, strategic investments in infrastructure and human resources, student-centered programming, plus community partnerships are central to our efforts. Whether in the classroom, the Licking County community or a country halfway around the globe, Denison students, staff and faculty lead by example. Together, we share a vision of a healthy future where people and the planet thrive.

Denison’s Whisler Center for Student Wellness offers a wide range of service, with physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers who are highly trained, experienced and licensed to provide quality health care to students in order to support a fulfilled and healthy living and learning experience.

The Department of History seeks to develop in its students an appreciation for the richness, diversity and complexities of human history. In the course of their studies, students are exposed to a wide range of different historical periods and geographic regions, including courses on the history of America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

The Homestead is a living-learning experience unique among American colleges and universities. It is a student-run intentional community with a focus on ecological sustainability. Twelve students per semester live and work together in pursuit of a more ecologically sustainable lifestyle. Homesteaders also work to promote their projects, lifestyle, and ideals to non-members.

The Office of Residential Education and Housing is dedicated to providing an environment for students in which the following values are shared and celebrated: dignity, equity, integrity, communication, learning, and personal wellness. In other words—a healthy living environment, where students learn about themselves and one another.

The Office of Human Resources strives to be a collaborative partner in Denison’s success: where all employees are highly skilled and focused on the mission of the college; where mutual compassion, fairness, accountability, and cooperation define our relationship; and where leadership, responsibility, trust, respect, service, and civility are modeled and encouraged among faculty and staff.

With a commitment to excellence, the mission of Information Technology Services (ITS) is to support the goals of the college through technology services and innovation in partnership with the broader Denison community.

International Student Services is committed to serving as a resource for learning about and fostering cross-cultural awareness and competency. Our growing international community includes foreign nationals, U.S. citizens and permanent residents who live abroad, and individuals who identify as global citizens. In partnership with teaching faculty, staff and the broader student community, we strive to enhance educational opportunities and promote intercultural exchange throughout our campus and local communities.

International Studies is interdisciplinary and encourages all of its students to view the world from various perspectives and to be broadly concerned with social, political, economical, and cultural processes, linkages, interdependencies, and power relations that connect individuals, communities, groups, states and regions across the globe. Shared dilemmas and challenges tie the world's citizens together.

At Denison, health and well-being represent important aspects of campus life. Students, faculty, and staff have access to the Mitchell Center. Students are eligible to participate in intramural sports as well as the Club Sports program, which includes a variety of competitive, noncompetitive, and recreational and instructional sports activities.

The Investment Office provides professional leadership for Denison’s endowment, so that the college can protect and grow assets that provide educational excellence and substantial financial aid for Denison’s students.

The House is a home away from home for the ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In addition to weekly chapter, house board and council meetings, and sisterhood events, the house is used by all sisters throughout the week.

The Language and Culture House is a residential option that gives second-, third- and fourth-year students a living environment where they can hone their language skills and participate in special cultural events.

Within the Department of Classics, the major and minor in Latin focuses on the language and culture of ancient Rome from its origins as a small village in central Italy, through its transformation into the capital of a Mediterranean and European empire, to its identity as the ‘eternal city’ and center of Christendom. The study of Latin enables students to read and comprehend a language that has defined a literate and educated citizen of western society since the Roman Empire of the Caesars.

The concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is designed to promote a multidisciplinary approach to social, historical, political and linguistic issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its mission is to provide students a strong historical, social and cultural foundation for the understanding of specific components of different Latin American and Caribbean cultures.

The Campus Leadership & Involvement Center (CLIC) provides co-curricular learning opportunities that foster personal growth, including critical thinking and values-based decision-making. Above all, we help students to embrace ethical leadership and lifelong learning while promoting a sense of community and a purposeful connection to Denison.

The Center for Women and Gender Action strives to affirm the multi-faceted identities of individuals, while also raising awareness of issues including but not limited to gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, national origin, women’s health, reproduction, gendered violence and how these issues intersect.

Denison University Libraries inspire and educate the Denison community to become lifelong learners and active citizens. Denison Libraries offer comprehensive services that foster creativity and collaboration and support diverse learning styles.